The adblocker is not working topic (Opera for Desktops)
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DarthGTB last edited by
I've got the same bug here, and opened a bug report in their official issue tracker
But the issue was marked as "done" without any explanation:
https://opera.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/9/BS-63693
This sound a lot like ad companies paying Opera to not block some ads. It would explain why we can't change the search bar in Speed Dial to the engine we set as default
If this doesn't get solved by the time I get back from my holidays, I guess I'll have two options: using another browser or turning off the built-in ad blocker and installing AdGuard on Opera
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hemingway003 last edited by
I think YouTube/Google fights itself with adblocks so its not Opera fault. But Opera should fix it.
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RickCarroll last edited byThis new version of Opera - 27-07-2023 No longer seems to block ads on Youtube. Any solutions? That to me was it's best feature. Thanks.
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graywoulf last edited bySo now I have the all new and modernized Opera browser which I am not crazy about. I don't know if the updated look has anything to do with it but right after the update, the Ad Blocker is not working on YouTube anymore. Is this due to the update or did YouTube find a workaround for ad blockers?
graywoulf
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A Former User last edited by
i think it's a problem with the update. I tried other browsers with adblock and they work just fine. also found a post asking about the same thing from 2021 (adblock not working, youtube saying your offline) but no solution over there either.
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leocg Moderator Volunteer last edited by
@graywoulf Based on recent news, I guess it's the later.
https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/29/23778879/youtube-videos-disabling-ad-blockers-detection
https://www.androidpolice.com/youtube-ad-blockers-three-strikes/
By the way, it's no that difficult for sites to bypass adblockers if they want.
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bovenbaas last edited by
For me (on Opera developer) add blocking in YT started to work again, a couple of days ago.
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ArchaicWarrior888 last edited by
@graywoulf Well YouTube has lost me as a viewer, there's no way their average content is worth the stupid, stupid ads they pump out - it's offensive to me. they are trash.
And in turn, why Opera if i can find another browser that actually blocks "the trash"
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graywoulf last edited by
@operationode said in Ad block not working on YouTube after update.:
I noticed that and I add uBlock Origin > no more ad on YT
Thank you very much for that tip. It works like a charm on YT.
graywoulf
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ArchaicWarrior888 last edited by
I'll give Opera 3 days to fix this otherwise I'll be looking for a new trustworthy browser.
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Jafarius last edited by leocg
Your "ad blocker" doesn't work! After the last update you broke everything! When I start Youtube I see ads, ads, more ads!
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graywoulf last edited by
@archaicwarrior888 said in Ad block not working on YouTube after update.:
I'll give Opera 3 days to fix this otherwise I'll be looking for a new trustworthy browser.
Add uBlock Origin to your Opera browser and there will be no more ads on YT and other web sites as well. Just Google it and add it to your Opera browser. It is easy to do and it works great!
graywoulf
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DarthGTB last edited by
@graywoulf I think it might be a bit of both. I'm getting MS ads on outlook.com as well even though "acceptable" ads are also supposed to be blocked in my settings, not only on YouTube.
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A Former User last edited by
Hi!
Built-in adblock in Opera works horrible since version 99. Can someone please fix it? Didn't anyone noticed it since that release? Its so frustrating... In major cases, adblock does not work on first page opening but only after reloading the page. On YouTube, since few days, even reloading does not help...
One of the best features in Opera for me is built-in adblock, so I do not have to install any third party plugins... well it was until it stopped working as it should.
